Advocacy - Girrawheen Hub Precinct

A complete redevelopment of the 1.37ha Girrawheen Hub Precinct to create an accessible multi-purpose precinct that provides opportunities for new activities, uses, tenants and community groups, and incorporates the existing uses:

• Hub;
• Library;
• Community centre; and
• Community garden.

The Girrawheen Hub Precinct, located at 13 Patrick Court, currrently encompasses the Girrawheen Hub, Library, Girrawheen Koondoola Community Centre and community garden.

The community-focused precinct was established by the City of Wanneroo in collaboration with various community groups and organisations in the area to provide a central space for community members to come together and access a range of services and programs.

Designed to support health and wellbeing, education and training and to boost employment opportunities and social connectedness, the hub includes meeting rooms, computer and internet access and a range of programs and events for all ages.

It has become an important community space for residents of Girrawheen and surrounding areas, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where people can come together to learn, socialise and access essential services and support. It is an excellent example of how local government and community groups can work together to create a space that supports the needs of the community.

In 2018, the City adopted a phased approach to activate the wider Girrawheen Hub Precinct, encompassing the library, community centre and hub, through the Girrawheen Place Activation Plan.

In August 2018, the Girrawheen Hub was refurbished with partial funding from the State Government’s Local Projects Local Jobs initiative and officially re-opened. 

In August 2023, Council moved on presenting a concept design for the complete redevelopment of the Girrawheen Hub. Community consultation on the proposed staged approach to a full new build of the Hub gained positive feedback, demonstrating the community desired the creation of a ‘heart” of Girrawheen, that addressed the needs of the current tenants and offered opportunities for new tenants.

At the May 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council agreed to move forward with the project towards detailed design and conduct further community engagement. 

Key issues and opportunities associated with the Girrawheen Hub redevelopment include:

• The facilities within the precinct are disjointed, requiring visitors to access each of the services in the precinct from different buildings. The concept presented looks to enhance these connections and address community needs.
• Originally built as a Scout Hall and repurposed a number of times by upgrading or renewing the internal layout, fixtures and fittings, the building is not fit for purpose. Users are limited by the layout, set up and configuration of the internal rooms and service infrastructure. Further community consultation prior to detailed design will look to address the specific needs of the current user groups and any future groups.
• The facilities and services offered in the precinct are well used and loved by the community.

• Total project costs for the redevelopment are estimated to be $30m.
• The City of Wanneroo will contribute $9.5m and is seeking State/Federal Government funding of $20.5m.
• Project timelines will be determined once funding has been secured.

• Girrawheen Hub Precinct - Advocacy Factsheet - (PDF 9.19 MB)
• Girrawheen Hub Precinct - concept plan - (PDF 7.86MB)

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